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Kent State website hoax angers students

Erin Zaranec August 31, 2016

In case you missed it…On July 11, Twitter exploded with news of Kent State allegedly banning "Pokemon Go" on its campus, with the threat of expulsion for any students who were caught playing on campus...

Pokestops cause controversy

Erin Zaranec August 31, 2016

At times, "Pokemon Go" players seem more interested in spinning for pokeballs than where that Pokestop is located. Kent State's May 4 Memorial is no exception.“We wanted to make sure those people who...

Fifth-year senior Colin Reardon answers questions from reporters about his switch from quarterback to wide receiver at the Kent State football team’s media day at Dix Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016.

Reardon adjusts to new role in senior season

Jimmy Miller August 31, 2016

During a postseason meeting last winter, Kent State football team head coach Paul Haynes—along with his assistant coaching staff—asked Colin Reardon, who will enter his fifth season with the Flashes...

New autism-centered student organization approved

Cameron Gorman August 31, 2016

Kent State is welcoming a new student organization called Autism Connections Kent, to campus this school year. The group focuses on students within the autism spectrum, and is one of the first of its kind...

Long lines and long anticipated reunions: Welcome Weekend sees increased bar traffic, revenue

Amy Kessler August 31, 2016

For Bar 145 in downtown Kent, "(Kent State's) Welcome Weekend is like a holiday," said Marena Toth, the front-of-house manger at the establishment.This is no exception to the student population that attends...

(From left to right) Senior fine arts major Melissa Mendelson, Kent State Pokemon League director of tournaments Patrick Brett, junior computer sciences major Max Eisenloeffel and Kent State employee Gaylen Moore tour the main campus playing "Pokemon Go" on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016.

KSU Pokemon League thrives off mobile game success

Rachel Duthie August 31, 2016

When Patrick Brett was asked if he was annoyed by the sudden popularity of Pokemon Go, he looked genuinely confused.Brett doesn't mind bandwagon fans; he's just happy a game he's always loved is finally...

Kaepernick’s standoff

Ty Sugick August 31, 2016

Colin Kaepernick — the San Francisco 49ers quarterback entering his sixth season in the National Football League — has been the buzz of the sports world over the past week due to his part in taking...

The refugee “return to sender” crisis

Stephen D'Abreau August 31, 2016

By now, most people are aware of the so-called “refugee crisis,” where massive waves of refugees from the war-torn areas of Syria and Afghanistan have immigrated, as well as many other Muslim nations.The...

Pokemon Go updates cause frustration among users

Brandon Bounds August 31, 2016

After being released in July, Pokemon Go became the fastest mobile game to ever reach No. 1 in revenue on iOS and Android operating systems, according to App Annie. The game topped the charts in less than...

A Mag’s ‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’ of back-to-school shopping

Payton Moore August 31, 2016

DO set yourself a reasonable budget. It’s back to school - not the Grammys. Finding the right pieces to work into your wardrobe doesn’t have to break the bank. Scout out the best back-to-school sales...

The new College of Architecture and Environmental Design building on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016.

Kent State unveils new architecture building

Christiana Ford August 31, 2016

Monday not only marked the first day of school, but also the unveiling of the highly anticipated Center for Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED).Seniors Abby Downey and Gwendolyn Frank said they...

Mourners for Kent State student Jared Grieb tell stories and give prayers at the vigil held on Kent State's Memorial Field on Tuesday Aug. 30, 2016.

Deceased student remembered during vigil

Dana Miller August 30, 2016

A small group gathered near the May 4 Victory Bell by Taylor Hall for a candlelight vigil honoring Jared Grieb, a junior marketing major, Tuesday evening.Grieb, a resident of Chardon, died Aug. 20 after...

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